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MACHINERY

220140710022 · 03/01/2014 · Kyanite Mining Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Disthene Group Inc
Operator
Kyanite Mining Corp
Mine
4403743

Narrative

Employee was welding on a pipe in the East Ridge Floatation. He was unaware his automatic welding shield had been adjusted by another employee prior to his use; he sustained a flash burn to both eyes which required prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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